We are just entering the year of the wood horse. Venus has gone direct and Mercury goes retrograde 6 – 28 Feb.
This monthly horoscope is a summary extract of each zodiac sign from Susan Miller (USA). Note that for Australian users, and all others across the international dateline you will need to add one day. The extended report for each monthly horoscope sign can be found at www.astrologyzone.com. If you want more information we’ve provided a link below for each sun sign.
We hope you enjoy Susan’s monthly horoscope…
Monthly horoscope by sun sign
Aries 21 March – 19 April (monthly horoscope for February)
Most romantic dates, and can be used for other purposes too (these are good days for you): February 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 22, and 28.
Mercury will be retrograde February 6 to February 28.
Spend the first two weeks of February seeing friends and catching up. You will enjoy your time with them, thanks to the new moon that appeared January 30.
Mars in opposition to your Sun will test your ability to compromise with your partner, from now through July 25. You like to be in charge, but right now, you can’t be, so go with the flow.
On February 11, 14, and 18 make sure you have enough funds in your checking account before you write the check.
The full moon, February 14, Valentine’s Day, will light your house of love brilliantly. If attached, you can expect a heavenly evening. You may want to give a party or attend one, thanks to the beautiful collaboration between Mars and the Sun. This is a four-star full moon for you!
Talks with a VIP over company benefits, like health insurance, vacation days, and the like, should go very well February 24 when Venus and Saturn collaborate.
The new moon of February 28 in Pisces will give you time to rest and catch your breath. It’s time to reflect on what you hope for your new birthday year.
A four-star aspect, Jupiter in ideal alignment to the Sun, February 28, may bring great news about your living quarters or special help from family.
This same day, February 28, is a night to socialize, for it is one of the very finest days of the month. Whenever Jupiter combines energies with the Sun, you know the news being stirred up is going to be fantastic! Romance will bring all kinds of good luck, and your creativity will get a boost, too.
Read the full Aries monthly horoscope for February 2013 and be sure to check back for your next monthly horoscope in March 2013
Taurus 20 April – 20 May (monthly horoscope for February)
Most romantic dates, and can be used for other purposes too (these are good days for you): February 1, 5, 14, 15, 16, 19, 24, and 28.
Mercury will be retrograde February 6 to February 28.
The new moon of January 30, still very strong and helpful in early February, will help to rocket you to an exciting top job. Send out the word that you’re ready for a new, more responsible position. This is your best window of opportunity of 2014 for career advancement, and it will last two weeks. Your best moments come February 1 to 5.
Valentine’s Day is coming February 14, and you may decide to give a party at your home. Coinciding with thoughts of love, this day will bring excellent news about your living situation. You may conclude a negotiation to buy a house or condo, or find the perfect piece of furniture, or paint your living room a beautiful new color. Family support for you will be very strong, and that may include a check.
Work will be very busy throughout February, with lots to do, and new clients coming through the door, thanks to Mars in Libra.
Something you do on Sunday, February 23, will be heavenly fun – see a ballet, hear a poetry reading, enjoy a concert, see an art exhibit? You decide.
The new moon in Pisces, February 28, will open you to new people, and among them you may make new friends. Your social life should pick up noticeably.
The Sun in ideal angle to Jupiter February 28 may cause you to travel in the days that follow it, and if so this quick short trip would be so much fun.
Read the full Taurus monthly horoscope for February 2013 and be sure to check back for your next monthly horoscope in March 2013
Gemini 21 May – 20 June (monthly horoscope for February)
Most romantic dates, and can be used for other purposes too (these are good days for you): February 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14, 22 (maybe) 26, and 28.
Mercury will be retrograde February 6 to February 28.
Travel may be on the agenda the moment February dawns, and if you go, you’ll travel far, by jet.
Another trip is likely to come up at the full moon, February 14, and this time, it won’t be for business. Book a romantic weekend to a bed and breakfast within driving distance of home. Valentine’s Day this year looks luxurious.
If you are asked to sign a contract, if you are not ready to do so in February’s first days, February 1 to 5, hold off until Mercury is out of retrograde in March.
On or near February 28, you may be on television or interviewed in the press.
Your career is about to bring exciting news, thanks to the new moon, February 28 and the days that follow. Be ready to interview!
Mars is moving though Libra, and at times, making love divine, and at other times, will be stirring things up between you and your lover (or with your child). Mars is helping you see your significant other in daylight. Have faith that all this can draw you closer. If you see something you don’t like, you can part before you are too deeply involved.
Read the full Gemini monthly horoscope for February 2013 and be sure to check back for your next monthly horoscope in March 2013
Cancer 21 June – 22 February (monthly horoscope for February)
Most romantic dates, and can be used for other purposes too (these are good days for you): February 5, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 24, and 28.
Mercury will be retrograde February 6 to February 28.
Mars continues to tour Libra and light your house of family and housing. You seem to be focused very strongly in this area and can make good progress before Mars goes retrograde March 1 to May 19.
Finances appear to be top of mind much of this month. You may be doing your taxes or reviewing your insurance needs. You may also be making adjustments to your retirement portfolio or negotiating salary / company benefits with the director of human resources.
At month’s end, the new moon February 28 will urge you to fly away to a private location with your one and only to enjoy quality time together.
The Sun in Pisces in perfect angle to Jupiter in Cancer spells enchantment for you, February 28. Love will be in the air! Do something important on this day!
The same new moon, February 28, will help you excel in publishing and broadcasting matters and move ahead in a confident way in regard to legal issues and immigration questions.
Read the full Cancer monthly horoscope for February 2013 and be sure to check back for your next monthly horoscope in March 2013
Leo 23 July – 22 August (monthly horoscope for February)
Most romantic dates, and can be used for other purposes too (these are good days for you): February 5, 7, 8, 13, 14, 22, 23, and 26-28.
Mercury will be retrograde February 6 to February 28.
Your best day this month will be February 28, when the Sun, your ruling star, will be in ideal alignment with Jupiter, giver of gifts and luck. Use this day for something important, for things will go in your favor. If in a negotiation or looking for a bargain, on this day you’ll find it.
The new moon of January 30 in your marriage sector will exert a strong flow throughout the first two weeks of February. You may get engaged for Valentine’s Day or if not ready, promise to be exclusive. If you are married, you will find ways to celebrate your love, and may even renew your vows.
The full moon, February 14, Valentine’s Day, is in Leo, bringing something dearly important to you to fruition. Mars will be beautifully angled to this full moon, so you may decide to travel by car or rail to a pretty setting nearby. In fact, you may make a weekend of it – for “just us two” – and if you do, you’ll spin a memory.
Finances will be on your mind at the outstanding new moon, February 28. Make any adjustments you need to investments, insurance, and the like. The possibilities are great for making a big profit if you do careful research and consult a trusted financial advisor.
Read the full Leo monthly horoscope for February 2013 and be sure to check back for your next monthly horoscope in March 2013
Virgo 23 August – 22 Setember (monthly horoscope for February)
Most romantic dates, and can be used for other purposes too (these are good days for you): February 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 24, and 28.
Mercury will be retrograde February 6 to February 28.
Your life is busy at the office, with new assignments arriving in abundance. This may help your financial picture if self-employed, for customers will be storming the doors. If you work for others, you will be in demand and may make extra overtime or a bonus for the fine work you do.
Financially, you have spent a lot of money lately, or will do so soon. Next month, Mars will retrograde and make it harder to receive money owed to you. Send out reminder statements in early February while aspects shine, and get all your key financial negotiations done before you get to March 1.
Valentine’s Day, February 14, will be private, spent with your one-and-only. A short trip taken this weekend for the two of you in a beautiful hotel or luxury inn in a wooded area would be heavenly.
Things may become even closer after the new moon arrives, February 28, in your marriage and commitment house. If you are ready to wed, this could be the time to set the date.
The Sun and Jupiter will be aligned also on February 28, allowing you to see fulfillment on a long-term dream. This is a four-star day, and a friend appears be integral to your luck.
Read the full Virgo monthly horoscope for February 2013 and be sure to check back for your next monthly horoscope in March 2013
Libra 23 September – 22 October (monthly horoscope for February)
Most romantic dates, and can be used for other purposes too (these are good days for you): February 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 22, 23, 26, 27, and 28.
Mercury will be retrograde February 6 to February 28.
Romance may fill your entire month, dear Libra! The new moon of January 30, still strong in February’s first half, was in an ideal position to help you find love, or if you have already found love, to enjoy it more! Circulate in the first half!
Venus is no longer retrograde, having gone direct on January 31. This is important, in that Venus is your ruling planet. You will see projects pick up, and relationships will improve and with happier interactions.
You may be going to a beautiful party at or near the full moon of February 14, and you will be surrounded by many warm and friendly people. The crowd will be stylish and successful, and the party will have a luxurious touch. Do not miss it!
Financial talks, new arrangements, and tweaking of existing financial portfolio, insurance needs, and loans will be the order of the day after the new moon February 28.
Mars is now in Libra, a trend that started in early December. Next month, on March 1, Mars will retrograde until May 19. Get as many things launched now, prior to March, as you possibly can. Mercury is retrograde, but if you started work on the project some time ago, you are simply continuing the project, and while things will go slowly, you can still make progress. Don’t sign any contracts however, and don’t start a new position UNLESS you are joining a person from your past, and are continuing the relationship.
Read the full Libra monthly horoscope for February 2013 and be sure to check back for your next monthly horoscope in March 2013
Scorpio 23 October – 21 November (monthly horoscope for February)
Most romantic dates, and can be used for other purposes too (these are good days for you): February 1, 5, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 23, and 28.
Mercury will be retrograde February 6 to February 28.
Your living situation (house, apartment) will now improve and become settled, after new options arise as a result of the January 30 new moon. That new moon will exert strong energy through the first half of February. Leave no stone unturned.
Do not interview on February 11 when a VIP may be tired, cranky, and overworked – and hard on you.
Your career may bring big, exciting news as a result of the full moon, February 14, plus four days. (May hear as early as February 12).
Your love life will take off in a big way after the new moon appears, February 28, plus two weeks. This will be the most important point of 2014 to find love. Conception of a baby is also favored on this day and in the days that follow. Creatively, you will be on a roll.
More exceptional career news should arrive February 28 as a result of the Sun and Jupiter in perfect sync.
Read the full Scorpio monthly horoscope for February 2013 and be sure to check back for your next monthly horoscope in March 2013
Sagittarius 22 November – 21 December (monthly horoscope for February)
Most romantic dates, and can be used for other purposes too (these are good days for you): February 3, 4, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 22, 23, 26, 27, and 28.
Mercury will be retrograde February 6 to February 28.
Venus is now moving direct, and that will help you get paid from those who have been tardy with checks they owe you.
Travel can come up now in the first half of February, and the trips you take are likely to be close to home, within a day’s drive, or a short 2-to-3 hour plane ride. At least one is likely to be done at the spur of the moment!
A much longer trip is indicated for you over the Valentine’s Day weekend, Friday, February 14, plus four days!
Your pals will begin to play a much larger role in your life as a result of Mars’ long stay in your friendship quarter, now through July 25. You will make new friends, and they will be helpful to you in many ways. Charity work and volunteerism may be on your list to do now, too.
Home related matters would receive a big boost as a result of the new moon, February 28. You may now find the right house or apartment to move into, or sell a house you have now. You may renovate, change roommates, order repairs, clean out clutter, or do any number of actions that will improve life there.
No matter what you do, remember to get flood insurance, for Neptune, planet of the seas, will reside in your home, now through 2016.
Read the full Sagittarius monthly horoscope for February 2013 and be sure to check back for your next monthly horoscope in March 2013
Capricorn 22 December – 19 January (monthly horoscope for February)
Most romantic dates, and days you can use for other things too: February 1, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 17, 22-24, 27, 28, and 31.
On February 2 the new moon will be in Sagittarius, a time to slow down and plan for your birthday year ahead. Uranus will be helpful, so think big, for you will get help from this major planet, just when you would never expect that help.
Your career will be on fast forward from February 7, 2013 to July 25, 2014, thanks to Mars’ impending tour of Libra, lighting your house of fame.
On February 9 a grand triangle will appear in the sky, linking the moon in Pisces, Jupiter in Cancer, and your ruler, Saturn, in Scorpio. This will be a superb day for relationships – platonic or romantic.
Go shopping for gifts on February 10 when Mercury trine Uranus will help you find everything you need.
A big day for you: February 12, when Jupiter will trine Saturn. Saturn is your ruler, so this date will have extra significance for you.
The full moon in Gemini is on February 17 and may bring an assignment to a conclusion within four days of this date. Keep health strong – you may be working against a deadline.
Uranus goes direct February 17 after being retrograde since July 17. This is a big day for you – Uranus is in your fourth house of home, so real estate, home, and family matters will move ahead at long last.
Venus will go retrograde from February 21 to March 31, 2014. Do not make big, radical changes to your appearance during this time. Romance will have to give way to needs at work, so it’s generally a no-frills time.
On February 24-25 Mars in Libra will oppose Uranus in Aries – work and needs of those at home will collide, so see what you can do to keep all happy.
The tension continues on February 29 when Uranus will be at odds with Mercury. Be careful in travel and in what you say.
Things won’t improve February 30. The Sun will be in hard angle to Uranus and Mars will be at odds with Pluto – this day may not be the best day to go anywhere.
February 31 Mercury will conjoin Pluto and both will be at odds with Mars, so this is still a tense day. Spend this evening ringing in the New Year with very close friends at home.
Read the full Capricorn monthly horoscope for February 2013 and be sure to check back for your next monthly horoscope in March 2013
Aquarius 20 January – 18 February (monthly horoscope for February)
Most romantic dates, and can be used for other purposes too (these are good days for you): February 2, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 22, 23, 26, 27, and 28.
Mercury will be retrograde February 6 to February 28.
It’s birthday time and the universe is sending you a gift, a new moon in Aquarius, filled with happy surprises. That new moon occurred January 30 but will be very strong in the first week of February. Use its strong energy in any way you please.
Mars in Libra is urging you to travel far and wide from now through July 25. March 1 to May 19 may bring delays, however, as Mars will be retrograde during those dates. Take the opportunity to see a foreign country you’ve never seen before.
Legal matters, anything having to do with colleges, and your attainment of any sort of degree should go well in February, but when Mars is retrograde, progress will lag. Attend to those matters, and those involving immigration, green card, visa, or passports now. Publishing and broadcasting ventures do well this month as well.
The full moon in Leo on Valentine’s Day, February 14, may crystallize an important moment in your relationship. You may decide to be exclusive, move in together, and get engaged, for example. It is a glorious new moon, filled with good energy from Mars in Libra, so you can make plans for the future. Mercury is retrograde, so don’t seal anything in stone, but you can talk things over.
Your finances will be the topic of the new moon, February 28, and with such fine vibrations, it’s the time to ask for a raise, or if self-employed, raise your fees.
The Sun and Jupiter will be in elegant angle February 28 as well, and that will help you make a big step forward on fitness and health. Get started improving your lifestyle on that day with better nutrition and more exercise. Make appointment for tests or exam at doctor.
Read the full Aquarius monthly horoscope for February 2013 and be sure to check back for your next monthly horoscope in March 2013
Pisces 19 February – 20 March (monthly horoscope for February)
Most romantic dates, and can be used for other purposes too (these are good days for you): February 1, 5, 6, 10, 11, 14, 15, 19, 20, and 28 (gold star).
Mercury will be retrograde February 6 to February 28.
Venus is no longer retrograde, as this planet of fun, magic, and beauty went direct on January 31. Your social life will pick up this month, so life will be more fun.
The start of January will be slow, so take it easy and reflect on your future. Ancient astrologers always felt it was important to take time to think about what you would like to happen next. This is an important function not to be skipped.
A big work project will be cresting at the full moon, February 14. Protect your health as you may be expending a lot of energy. Even so, the project will be a success and you can feel proud. With support from Mars, you will do well financially as a result, too.
Making money will be important to you now, and your spending may be high due to Mars’ tour of your eighth house of other people’s money. You may be negotiating contracts that involve payments to you, now through July. However, March 1 to May 19, Mars will retrograde, and so significantly more progress will be made in the second half of the year.
Your big moment will be the new moon in Pisces, February 28, the same day as Mercury goes direct. This is a big day for you, as this will be your annual birthday new moon to use as you wish. Take an action on this day toward a goal dear to your heart. You will have two weeks.
On the same day, February 28, the Sun in Pisces will be in ideal angle to Jupiter in Cancer, encouraging love and outstanding artistic expression. This will be a five-star day for you. Use it for an important action or meeting, or for expressing your love to someone very special to you.
Pisces who have had problems with conception: if you can try on February 28 or the days that quickly follow that date, you have a better than usual chance to summon the stork. No promises, but this is a sterling date.
Read the full Pisces monthly horoscope for February 2013 and be sure to check back for your next monthly horoscope in March 2013
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